Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What ages do you accept?
    • We accept children from 1 year to 5 years old.
  2. What are your operating hours?
    • We are open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  3. Do you provide meals?
    • We provide a healthy breakfast and fresh fruit snacks.
    • Parents are required to send lunch from home.
  4. What type of program do you offer?
    • We offer a play-based early childhood learning program blended with Montessori-inspired practices.
    • Our focus is on child development, learning, and kindergarten readiness, not just childcare.
    • Families can consider our program a preschool-style learning environment in a home setting.
  5. How do you communicate with parents?
    • We use Brightwheel for daily updates, photos, messages, and attendance tracking.
    • Parents receive real-time updates about their child’s day, including activities, meals, naps, and milestones.
  6. How do payments work?
    • All payments are handled professionally through Brightwheel, ensuring secure and organized billing.
  7. Parents also receive tax documentation for childcare expenses.
  8. Are you licensed and certified?
    • Yes. We are a state-licensed home daycare in Pennsylvania.
    • We maintain all required state certifications, trainings, and background clearances.
    • We are also CPR and First Aid certified.
  9. What makes your program different from babysitting?
    1. We are not a babysitting service. We provide a structured early childhood education program focused on:
      • Early literacy and math readiness
      • Fine and gross motor development
      • Sensory and creative learning
      • Social-emotional growth
      • Kindergarten readiness skills
      • Each day is planned with purposeful learning activities.
  10. How do you support different learning levels?
    • Every child is unique. We plan activities based on each child’s developmental stage, whether they need extra support or more advanced learning challenges.
  11. How can I enroll my child?
    • You can contact us to schedule a tour. We would love to meet your family, show you our environment, and discuss enrollment availability.
  12. Do you offer updates during the day?
    • Yes. Through Brightwheel, parents receive daily updates, photos, and notes so they stay connected to their child’s learning and activities throughout the day.